Question: How many more votes did Studdard have at the finale?

Answer: 134,000

Ruben Studdard emerged as the winner, beating Clay Aiken by a small margin. <hl> Out of a total of 24 million votes, Studdard finished just 134,000 votes ahead of Aiken. <hl> This slim margin of victory was controversial due to the large number of calls that failed to get through. In an interview prior to season five, executive producer Nigel Lythgoe indicated that Aiken had led the fan voting from the wildcard week onward until the finale.

Ruben Studdard emerged as the winner, beating Clay Aiken by a small margin. Out of a total of 24 million votes, Studdard finished just <hl> 134,000 <hl> votes ahead of Aiken. This slim margin of victory was controversial due to the large number of calls that failed to get through. In an interview prior to season five, executive producer Nigel Lythgoe indicated that Aiken had led the fan voting from the wildcard week onward until the finale.


Question: How many votes were cast for the finale?

Ruben Studdard emerged as the winner, beating Clay Aiken by a small margin. Out of a total of 24 million votes, Studdard finished just 134,000 votes ahead of Aiken. This slim margin of victory was controversial due to the large number of calls that failed to get through. In an interview prior to season five, executive producer Nigel Lythgoe indicated that Aiken had led the fan voting from the wildcard week onward until the finale.

Answer: 24 million

Ruben Studdard emerged as the winner, beating Clay Aiken by a small margin. <hl> Out of a total of 24 million votes, Studdard finished just 134,000 votes ahead of Aiken. <hl> This slim margin of victory was controversial due to the large number of calls that failed to get through. In an interview prior to season five, executive producer Nigel Lythgoe indicated that Aiken had led the fan voting from the wildcard week onward until the finale.

Ruben Studdard emerged as the winner, beating Clay Aiken by a small margin. Out of a total of <hl> 24 million <hl> votes, Studdard finished just 134,000 votes ahead of Aiken. This slim margin of victory was controversial due to the large number of calls that failed to get through. In an interview prior to season five, executive producer Nigel Lythgoe indicated that Aiken had led the fan voting from the wildcard week onward until the finale.


Question: Who did Nigel Lythgoe say was a fan favorite for the majority of the season?

Answer: Clay Aiken

<hl> Ruben Studdard emerged as the winner, beating Clay Aiken by a small margin. <hl> Out of a total of 24 million votes, Studdard finished just 134,000 votes ahead of Aiken. This slim margin of victory was controversial due to the large number of calls that failed to get through. In an interview prior to season five, executive producer Nigel Lythgoe indicated that Aiken had led the fan voting from the wildcard week onward until the finale.

Ruben Studdard emerged as the winner, beating <hl> Clay Aiken <hl> by a small margin. Out of a total of 24 million votes, Studdard finished just 134,000 votes ahead of Aiken. This slim margin of victory was controversial due to the large number of calls that failed to get through. In an interview prior to season five, executive producer Nigel Lythgoe indicated that Aiken had led the fan voting from the wildcard week onward until the finale.


Question: What is the first song that Ruben Studdard released after winning American Idol?

Both finalists found success after the show, but Aiken out-performed Studdard's coronation song "Flying Without Wings" with his single release from the show "This Is the Night", as well as in their subsequent album releases. The fourth-place finisher Josh Gracin also enjoyed some success as a country singer.

Answer: Flying Without Wings

<hl> Both finalists found success after the show, but Aiken out-performed Studdard's coronation song " Flying Without Wings " with his single release from the show "This Is the Night", as well as in their subsequent album releases. <hl> The fourth-place finisher Josh Gracin also enjoyed some success as a country singer.

Both finalists found success after the show, but Aiken out-performed Studdard's coronation song "<hl> Flying Without Wings <hl>" with his single release from the show "This Is the Night", as well as in their subsequent album releases. The fourth-place finisher Josh Gracin also enjoyed some success as a country singer.

Both finalists found success after the show, but Aiken out-performed Studdard's coronation song " <hl> Flying Without Wings <hl> " with his single release from the show "This Is the Night", as well as in their subsequent album releases.


Question: What contestant came in fourth on season two of American Idol?

Answer: Josh Gracin

Both finalists found success after the show, but Aiken out-performed Studdard's coronation song "Flying Without Wings" with his single release from the show "This Is the Night", as well as in their subsequent album releases. <hl> The fourth-place finisher Josh Gracin also enjoyed some success as a country singer. <hl>

Both finalists found success after the show, but Aiken out-performed Studdard's coronation song "Flying Without Wings" with his single release from the show "This Is the Night", as well as in their subsequent album releases. The fourth-place finisher <hl> Josh Gracin <hl> also enjoyed some success as a country singer.


Question: What song did Clay Aiken first release after losing American Idol?

Answer: This Is the Night

<hl> Both finalists found success after the show, but Aiken out-performed Studdard's coronation song "Flying Without Wings" with his single release from the show " This Is the Night ", as well as in their subsequent album releases. <hl> The fourth-place finisher Josh Gracin also enjoyed some success as a country singer.

Both finalists found success after the show, but Aiken out-performed Studdard's coronation song "Flying Without Wings" with his single release from the show "<hl> This Is the Night <hl>", as well as in their subsequent album releases. The fourth-place finisher Josh Gracin also enjoyed some success as a country singer.

Both finalists found success after the show, but Aiken out-performed Studdard's coronation song "Flying Without Wings" with his single release from the show " <hl> This Is the Night <hl> ", as well as in their subsequent album releases.


Question: What was the name of Studdard's coronation song?

Answer: Flying Without Wings

<hl> Both finalists found success after the show, but Aiken out-performed Studdard's coronation song " Flying Without Wings " with his single release from the show "This Is the Night", as well as in their subsequent album releases. <hl> The fourth-place finisher Josh Gracin also enjoyed some success as a country singer.

Both finalists found success after the show, but Aiken out-performed Studdard's coronation song "<hl> Flying Without Wings <hl>" with his single release from the show "This Is the Night", as well as in their subsequent album releases. The fourth-place finisher Josh Gracin also enjoyed some success as a country singer.

Both finalists found success after the show, but Aiken out-performed Studdard's coronation song " <hl> Flying Without Wings <hl> " with his single release from the show "This Is the Night", as well as in their subsequent album releases.


Question: What was Aiken's single release named?

Answer: This Is the Night

<hl> Both finalists found success after the show, but Aiken out-performed Studdard's coronation song "Flying Without Wings" with his single release from the show " This Is the Night ", as well as in their subsequent album releases. <hl> The fourth-place finisher Josh Gracin also enjoyed some success as a country singer.

Both finalists found success after the show, but Aiken out-performed Studdard's coronation song "Flying Without Wings" with his single release from the show "<hl> This Is the Night <hl>", as well as in their subsequent album releases. The fourth-place finisher Josh Gracin also enjoyed some success as a country singer.

Both finalists found success after the show, but Aiken out-performed Studdard's coronation song "Flying Without Wings" with his single release from the show " <hl> This Is the Night <hl> ", as well as in their subsequent album releases.


Question: Which of the final two had more success with his first album?

Answer: Aiken

<hl> Both finalists found success after the show, but Aiken out-performed Studdard's coronation song "Flying Without Wings" with his single release from the show "This Is the Night", as well as in their subsequent album releases. <hl> The fourth-place finisher Josh Gracin also enjoyed some success as a country singer.

Both finalists found success after the show, but <hl> Aiken <hl> out-performed Studdard's coronation song "Flying Without Wings" with his single release from the show "This Is the Night", as well as in their subsequent album releases. The fourth-place finisher Josh Gracin also enjoyed some success as a country singer.


Question: Who finished fourth on season two?

Answer: Josh Gracin

Both finalists found success after the show, but Aiken out-performed Studdard's coronation song "Flying Without Wings" with his single release from the show "This Is the Night", as well as in their subsequent album releases. <hl> The fourth-place finisher Josh Gracin also enjoyed some success as a country singer. <hl>

Both finalists found success after the show, but Aiken out-performed Studdard's coronation song "Flying Without Wings" with his single release from the show "This Is the Night", as well as in their subsequent album releases. The fourth-place finisher <hl> Josh Gracin <hl> also enjoyed some success as a country singer.


Question: What year did the third season of American Idol first air?

Season three premiered on January 19, 2004. One of the most talked-about contestants during the audition process was William Hung whose off-key rendition of Ricky Martin's "She Bangs" received widespread attention. His exposure on Idol landed him a record deal and surprisingly he became the third best-selling singer from that season.

Answer: 2004

<hl> Season three premiered on January 19, 2004 . <hl> One of the most talked-about contestants during the audition process was William Hung whose off-key rendition of Ricky Martin's "She Bangs" received widespread attention. His exposure on Idol landed him a record deal and surprisingly he became the third best-selling singer from that season.

Season three premiered on January 19, <hl> 2004 <hl>. One of the most talked-about contestants during the audition process was William Hung whose off-key rendition of Ricky Martin's "She Bangs" received widespread attention. His exposure on Idol landed him a record deal and surprisingly he became the third best-selling singer from that season.

Season three premiered on January 19, <hl> 2004 <hl> .


Question: Which contestant was best known for his bad audition of "She Bangs"?

Answer: William Hung

Season three premiered on January 19, 2004. <hl> One of the most talked-about contestants during the audition process was William Hung whose off-key rendition of Ricky Martin's "She Bangs" received widespread attention. <hl> His exposure on Idol landed him a record deal and surprisingly he became the third best-selling singer from that season.

Season three premiered on January 19, 2004. One of the most talked-about contestants during the audition process was <hl> William Hung <hl> whose off-key rendition of Ricky Martin's "She Bangs" received widespread attention. His exposure on Idol landed him a record deal and surprisingly he became the third best-selling singer from that season.


Question: Which contestant sold more albums than all except two from season three of American Idol?

Answer: William Hung

Season three premiered on January 19, 2004. <hl> One of the most talked-about contestants during the audition process was William Hung whose off-key rendition of Ricky Martin's "She Bangs" received widespread attention. <hl> His exposure on Idol landed him a record deal and surprisingly he became the third best-selling singer from that season.

Season three premiered on January 19, 2004. One of the most talked-about contestants during the audition process was <hl> William Hung <hl> whose off-key rendition of Ricky Martin's "She Bangs" received widespread attention. His exposure on Idol landed him a record deal and surprisingly he became the third best-selling singer from that season.


Question: When did season three premiere?

Answer: January 19, 2004

<hl> Season three premiered on January 19, 2004 . <hl> One of the most talked-about contestants during the audition process was William Hung whose off-key rendition of Ricky Martin's "She Bangs" received widespread attention. His exposure on Idol landed him a record deal and surprisingly he became the third best-selling singer from that season.

Season three premiered on <hl> January 19, 2004 <hl>. One of the most talked-about contestants during the audition process was William Hung whose off-key rendition of Ricky Martin's "She Bangs" received widespread attention. His exposure on Idol landed him a record deal and surprisingly he became the third best-selling singer from that season.

Season three premiered on <hl> January 19, 2004 <hl> .


Question: Which contestant sang an off-key "She Bangs"?

Answer: William Hung

Season three premiered on January 19, 2004. <hl> One of the most talked-about contestants during the audition process was William Hung whose off-key rendition of Ricky Martin's "She Bangs" received widespread attention. <hl> His exposure on Idol landed him a record deal and surprisingly he became the third best-selling singer from that season.

Season three premiered on January 19, 2004. One of the most talked-about contestants during the audition process was <hl> William Hung <hl> whose off-key rendition of Ricky Martin's "She Bangs" received widespread attention. His exposure on Idol landed him a record deal and surprisingly he became the third best-selling singer from that season.


Question: Which contestant was number three in sales from season three?

Answer: William Hung

Season three premiered on January 19, 2004. <hl> One of the most talked-about contestants during the audition process was William Hung whose off-key rendition of Ricky Martin's "She Bangs" received widespread attention. <hl> His exposure on Idol landed him a record deal and surprisingly he became the third best-selling singer from that season.

Season three premiered on January 19, 2004. One of the most talked-about contestants during the audition process was <hl> William Hung <hl> whose off-key rendition of Ricky Martin's "She Bangs" received widespread attention. His exposure on Idol landed him a record deal and surprisingly he became the third best-selling singer from that season.


Question: What were the three black female contestants on season three of American Idol commonly referred to as?

Much media attention on the season had been focused on the three black singers, Fantasia Barrino, LaToya London, and Jennifer Hudson, dubbed the Three Divas. All three unexpectedly landed on the bottom three on the top seven result show, with Hudson controversially eliminated. Elton John, who was one of the mentors that season, called the results of the votes "incredibly racist". The prolonged stays of John Stevens and Jasmine Trias in the finals, despite negative comments from the judges, had aroused resentment, so much so that John Stevens reportedly received a death threat, which he dismissed as a joke 'blown out of proportion'.

Answer: the Three Divas

<hl> Much media attention on the season had been focused on the three black singers, Fantasia Barrino, LaToya London, and Jennifer Hudson, dubbed the Three Divas . <hl> All three unexpectedly landed on the bottom three on the top seven result show, with Hudson controversially eliminated. Elton John, who was one of the mentors that season, called the results of the votes "incredibly racist". The prolonged stays of John Stevens and Jasmine Trias in the finals, despite negative comments from the judges, had aroused resentment, so much so that John Stevens reportedly received a death threat, which he dismissed as a joke 'blown out of proportion'.

Much media attention on the season had been focused on the three black singers, Fantasia Barrino, LaToya London, and Jennifer Hudson, dubbed <hl> the Three Divas <hl>. All three unexpectedly landed on the bottom three on the top seven result show, with Hudson controversially eliminated. Elton John, who was one of the mentors that season, called the results of the votes "incredibly racist". The prolonged stays of John Stevens and Jasmine Trias in the finals, despite negative comments from the judges, had aroused resentment, so much so that John Stevens reportedly received a death threat, which he dismissed as a joke 'blown out of proportion'.

Much media attention on the season had been focused on the three black singers, Fantasia Barrino, LaToya London, and Jennifer Hudson, dubbed <hl> the Three Divas <hl> .


Question: Which contestant was eliminated during the week of the top seven?

Answer: Jennifer Hudson

<hl> Much media attention on the season had been focused on the three black singers, Fantasia Barrino, LaToya London, and Jennifer Hudson , dubbed the Three Divas. <hl> All three unexpectedly landed on the bottom three on the top seven result show, with Hudson controversially eliminated. Elton John, who was one of the mentors that season, called the results of the votes "incredibly racist". The prolonged stays of John Stevens and Jasmine Trias in the finals, despite negative comments from the judges, had aroused resentment, so much so that John Stevens reportedly received a death threat, which he dismissed as a joke 'blown out of proportion'.

Much media attention on the season had been focused on the three black singers, Fantasia Barrino, LaToya London, and <hl> Jennifer Hudson <hl>, dubbed the Three Divas. All three unexpectedly landed on the bottom three on the top seven result show, with Hudson controversially eliminated. Elton John, who was one of the mentors that season, called the results of the votes "incredibly racist". The prolonged stays of John Stevens and Jasmine Trias in the finals, despite negative comments from the judges, had aroused resentment, so much so that John Stevens reportedly received a death threat, which he dismissed as a joke 'blown out of proportion'.

Much media attention on the season had been focused on the three black singers, Fantasia Barrino, LaToya London, and <hl> Jennifer Hudson <hl> , dubbed the Three Divas.


Question: What famous singer made claims of racism after Jennifer Hudson was eliminated from American Idol?

Answer: Elton John

Much media attention on the season had been focused on the three black singers, Fantasia Barrino, LaToya London, and Jennifer Hudson, dubbed the Three Divas. All three unexpectedly landed on the bottom three on the top seven result show, with Hudson controversially eliminated. <hl> Elton John , who was one of the mentors that season, called the results of the votes "incredibly racist". <hl> The prolonged stays of John Stevens and Jasmine Trias in the finals, despite negative comments from the judges, had aroused resentment, so much so that John Stevens reportedly received a death threat, which he dismissed as a joke 'blown out of proportion'.

Much media attention on the season had been focused on the three black singers, Fantasia Barrino, LaToya London, and Jennifer Hudson, dubbed the Three Divas. All three unexpectedly landed on the bottom three on the top seven result show, with Hudson controversially eliminated. <hl> Elton John <hl>, who was one of the mentors that season, called the results of the votes "incredibly racist". The prolonged stays of John Stevens and Jasmine Trias in the finals, despite negative comments from the judges, had aroused resentment, so much so that John Stevens reportedly received a death threat, which he dismissed as a joke 'blown out of proportion'.

<hl> Elton John <hl> , who was one of the mentors that season, called the results of the votes "incredibly racist".


Question: Which season three contestant on American Idol was the recipient of reported death threats?

Answer: John Stevens

Much media attention on the season had been focused on the three black singers, Fantasia Barrino, LaToya London, and Jennifer Hudson, dubbed the Three Divas. All three unexpectedly landed on the bottom three on the top seven result show, with Hudson controversially eliminated. Elton John, who was one of the mentors that season, called the results of the votes "incredibly racist". <hl> The prolonged stays of John Stevens and Jasmine Trias in the finals, despite negative comments from the judges, had aroused resentment, so much so that John Stevens reportedly received a death threat, which he dismissed as a joke 'blown out of proportion'. <hl>

Much media attention on the season had been focused on the three black singers, Fantasia Barrino, LaToya London, and Jennifer Hudson, dubbed the Three Divas. All three unexpectedly landed on the bottom three on the top seven result show, with Hudson controversially eliminated. Elton John, who was one of the mentors that season, called the results of the votes "incredibly racist". The prolonged stays of <hl> John Stevens <hl> and Jasmine Trias in the finals, despite negative comments from the judges, had aroused resentment, so much so that John Stevens reportedly received a death threat, which he dismissed as a joke 'blown out of proportion'.


Question: What were Fantasia Barrino, LaToya London and Jennifer Hudson called?

Answer: the Three Divas

<hl> Much media attention on the season had been focused on the three black singers, Fantasia Barrino, LaToya London, and Jennifer Hudson, dubbed the Three Divas . <hl> All three unexpectedly landed on the bottom three on the top seven result show, with Hudson controversially eliminated. Elton John, who was one of the mentors that season, called the results of the votes "incredibly racist". The prolonged stays of John Stevens and Jasmine Trias in the finals, despite negative comments from the judges, had aroused resentment, so much so that John Stevens reportedly received a death threat, which he dismissed as a joke 'blown out of proportion'.

Much media attention on the season had been focused on the three black singers, Fantasia Barrino, LaToya London, and Jennifer Hudson, dubbed <hl> the Three Divas <hl>. All three unexpectedly landed on the bottom three on the top seven result show, with Hudson controversially eliminated. Elton John, who was one of the mentors that season, called the results of the votes "incredibly racist". The prolonged stays of John Stevens and Jasmine Trias in the finals, despite negative comments from the judges, had aroused resentment, so much so that John Stevens reportedly received a death threat, which he dismissed as a joke 'blown out of proportion'.

Much media attention on the season had been focused on the three black singers, Fantasia Barrino, LaToya London, and Jennifer Hudson, dubbed <hl> the Three Divas <hl> .


Question: Which of the three was eliminated?

Answer: Jennifer Hudson

<hl> Much media attention on the season had been focused on the three black singers, Fantasia Barrino, LaToya London, and Jennifer Hudson , dubbed the Three Divas. <hl> All three unexpectedly landed on the bottom three on the top seven result show, with Hudson controversially eliminated. Elton John, who was one of the mentors that season, called the results of the votes "incredibly racist". The prolonged stays of John Stevens and Jasmine Trias in the finals, despite negative comments from the judges, had aroused resentment, so much so that John Stevens reportedly received a death threat, which he dismissed as a joke 'blown out of proportion'.

Much media attention on the season had been focused on the three black singers, Fantasia Barrino, LaToya London, and <hl> Jennifer Hudson <hl>, dubbed the Three Divas. All three unexpectedly landed on the bottom three on the top seven result show, with Hudson controversially eliminated. Elton John, who was one of the mentors that season, called the results of the votes "incredibly racist". The prolonged stays of John Stevens and Jasmine Trias in the finals, despite negative comments from the judges, had aroused resentment, so much so that John Stevens reportedly received a death threat, which he dismissed as a joke 'blown out of proportion'.

Much media attention on the season had been focused on the three black singers, Fantasia Barrino, LaToya London, and <hl> Jennifer Hudson <hl> , dubbed the Three Divas.


Question: Who said that the results were racist?

Answer: Elton John

Much media attention on the season had been focused on the three black singers, Fantasia Barrino, LaToya London, and Jennifer Hudson, dubbed the Three Divas. All three unexpectedly landed on the bottom three on the top seven result show, with Hudson controversially eliminated. <hl> Elton John , who was one of the mentors that season, called the results of the votes "incredibly racist". <hl> The prolonged stays of John Stevens and Jasmine Trias in the finals, despite negative comments from the judges, had aroused resentment, so much so that John Stevens reportedly received a death threat, which he dismissed as a joke 'blown out of proportion'.

Much media attention on the season had been focused on the three black singers, Fantasia Barrino, LaToya London, and Jennifer Hudson, dubbed the Three Divas. All three unexpectedly landed on the bottom three on the top seven result show, with Hudson controversially eliminated. <hl> Elton John <hl>, who was one of the mentors that season, called the results of the votes "incredibly racist". The prolonged stays of John Stevens and Jasmine Trias in the finals, despite negative comments from the judges, had aroused resentment, so much so that John Stevens reportedly received a death threat, which he dismissed as a joke 'blown out of proportion'.

<hl> Elton John <hl> , who was one of the mentors that season, called the results of the votes "incredibly racist".


Question: Which contestant reportedly received a death threat on the show?

Answer: John Stevens

Much media attention on the season had been focused on the three black singers, Fantasia Barrino, LaToya London, and Jennifer Hudson, dubbed the Three Divas. All three unexpectedly landed on the bottom three on the top seven result show, with Hudson controversially eliminated. Elton John, who was one of the mentors that season, called the results of the votes "incredibly racist". <hl> The prolonged stays of John Stevens and Jasmine Trias in the finals, despite negative comments from the judges, had aroused resentment, so much so that John Stevens reportedly received a death threat, which he dismissed as a joke 'blown out of proportion'. <hl>

Much media attention on the season had been focused on the three black singers, Fantasia Barrino, LaToya London, and Jennifer Hudson, dubbed the Three Divas. All three unexpectedly landed on the bottom three on the top seven result show, with Hudson controversially eliminated. Elton John, who was one of the mentors that season, called the results of the votes "incredibly racist". The prolonged stays of <hl> John Stevens <hl> and Jasmine Trias in the finals, despite negative comments from the judges, had aroused resentment, so much so that John Stevens reportedly received a death threat, which he dismissed as a joke 'blown out of proportion'.


Question: Who was the runner up on the third season of American Idol?

The performance of "Summertime" by Barrino, later known simply as "Fantasia", at Top 8 was widely praised, and Simon Cowell considered it as his favorite Idol moment in the nine seasons he was on the show. Fantasia and Diana DeGarmo were the last two finalists, and Fantasia was crowned as the winner. Fantasia released as her coronation single "I Believe", a song co-written by season one finalist Tamyra Gray, and DeGarmo released "Dreams". Fantasia went on to gain some successes as a recording artist, while Hudson, who placed seventh, became the only Idol contestant so far to win both an Academy Award and a Grammy.

Answer: Diana DeGarmo

The performance of "Summertime" by Barrino, later known simply as "Fantasia", at Top 8 was widely praised, and Simon Cowell considered it as his favorite Idol moment in the nine seasons he was on the show. <hl> Fantasia and Diana DeGarmo were the last two finalists, and Fantasia was crowned as the winner. <hl> Fantasia released as her coronation single "I Believe", a song co-written by season one finalist Tamyra Gray, and DeGarmo released "Dreams". Fantasia went on to gain some successes as a recording artist, while Hudson, who placed seventh, became the only Idol contestant so far to win both an Academy Award and a Grammy.

The performance of "Summertime" by Barrino, later known simply as "Fantasia", at Top 8 was widely praised, and Simon Cowell considered it as his favorite Idol moment in the nine seasons he was on the show. Fantasia and <hl> Diana DeGarmo <hl> were the last two finalists, and Fantasia was crowned as the winner. Fantasia released as her coronation single "I Believe", a song co-written by season one finalist Tamyra Gray, and DeGarmo released "Dreams". Fantasia went on to gain some successes as a recording artist, while Hudson, who placed seventh, became the only Idol contestant so far to win both an Academy Award and a Grammy.


Question: What was the name of the first single that Fantasia released after winning American Idol?

Answer: I Believe

The performance of "Summertime" by Barrino, later known simply as "Fantasia", at Top 8 was widely praised, and Simon Cowell considered it as his favorite Idol moment in the nine seasons he was on the show. Fantasia and Diana DeGarmo were the last two finalists, and Fantasia was crowned as the winner. <hl> Fantasia released as her coronation single " I Believe ", a song co-written by season one finalist Tamyra Gray, and DeGarmo released "Dreams". <hl> Fantasia went on to gain some successes as a recording artist, while Hudson, who placed seventh, became the only Idol contestant so far to win both an Academy Award and a Grammy.

The performance of "Summertime" by Barrino, later known simply as "Fantasia", at Top 8 was widely praised, and Simon Cowell considered it as his favorite Idol moment in the nine seasons he was on the show. Fantasia and Diana DeGarmo were the last two finalists, and Fantasia was crowned as the winner. Fantasia released as her coronation single "<hl> I Believe <hl>", a song co-written by season one finalist Tamyra Gray, and DeGarmo released "Dreams". Fantasia went on to gain some successes as a recording artist, while Hudson, who placed seventh, became the only Idol contestant so far to win both an Academy Award and a Grammy.

Fantasia released as her coronation single " <hl> I Believe <hl> ", a song co-written by season one finalist Tamyra Gray, and DeGarmo released "Dreams".


Question: What was the first song released by Diana DeGarmo after coming in second on American Idol?

Answer: Dreams

The performance of "Summertime" by Barrino, later known simply as "Fantasia", at Top 8 was widely praised, and Simon Cowell considered it as his favorite Idol moment in the nine seasons he was on the show. Fantasia and Diana DeGarmo were the last two finalists, and Fantasia was crowned as the winner. <hl> Fantasia released as her coronation single "I Believe", a song co-written by season one finalist Tamyra Gray, and DeGarmo released " Dreams ". <hl> Fantasia went on to gain some successes as a recording artist, while Hudson, who placed seventh, became the only Idol contestant so far to win both an Academy Award and a Grammy.

The performance of "Summertime" by Barrino, later known simply as "Fantasia", at Top 8 was widely praised, and Simon Cowell considered it as his favorite Idol moment in the nine seasons he was on the show. Fantasia and Diana DeGarmo were the last two finalists, and Fantasia was crowned as the winner. Fantasia released as her coronation single "I Believe", a song co-written by season one finalist Tamyra Gray, and DeGarmo released "<hl> Dreams <hl>". Fantasia went on to gain some successes as a recording artist, while Hudson, who placed seventh, became the only Idol contestant so far to win both an Academy Award and a Grammy.

Fantasia released as her coronation single "I Believe", a song co-written by season one finalist Tamyra Gray, and DeGarmo released " <hl> Dreams <hl> ".


Question: What song did Fantasia sing on the Top 8 show?

Answer: Summertime

<hl> The performance of " Summertime " by Barrino, later known simply as "Fantasia", at Top 8 was widely praised, and Simon Cowell considered it as his favorite Idol moment in the nine seasons he was on the show. <hl> Fantasia and Diana DeGarmo were the last two finalists, and Fantasia was crowned as the winner. Fantasia released as her coronation single "I Believe", a song co-written by season one finalist Tamyra Gray, and DeGarmo released "Dreams". Fantasia went on to gain some successes as a recording artist, while Hudson, who placed seventh, became the only Idol contestant so far to win both an Academy Award and a Grammy.

The performance of "<hl> Summertime <hl>" by Barrino, later known simply as "Fantasia", at Top 8 was widely praised, and Simon Cowell considered it as his favorite Idol moment in the nine seasons he was on the show. Fantasia and Diana DeGarmo were the last two finalists, and Fantasia was crowned as the winner. Fantasia released as her coronation single "I Believe", a song co-written by season one finalist Tamyra Gray, and DeGarmo released "Dreams". Fantasia went on to gain some successes as a recording artist, while Hudson, who placed seventh, became the only Idol contestant so far to win both an Academy Award and a Grammy.

The performance of " <hl> Summertime <hl> " by Barrino, later known simply as "Fantasia", at Top 8 was widely praised, and Simon Cowell considered it as his favorite Idol moment in the nine seasons he was on the show.


Question: Who has said that Barrino's rendition of Summertime has been his top moment of all seasons?

Answer: Simon Cowell

<hl> The performance of "Summertime" by Barrino, later known simply as "Fantasia", at Top 8 was widely praised, and Simon Cowell considered it as his favorite Idol moment in the nine seasons he was on the show. <hl> Fantasia and Diana DeGarmo were the last two finalists, and Fantasia was crowned as the winner. Fantasia released as her coronation single "I Believe", a song co-written by season one finalist Tamyra Gray, and DeGarmo released "Dreams". Fantasia went on to gain some successes as a recording artist, while Hudson, who placed seventh, became the only Idol contestant so far to win both an Academy Award and a Grammy.

The performance of "Summertime" by Barrino, later known simply as "Fantasia", at Top 8 was widely praised, and <hl> Simon Cowell <hl> considered it as his favorite Idol moment in the nine seasons he was on the show. Fantasia and Diana DeGarmo were the last two finalists, and Fantasia was crowned as the winner. Fantasia released as her coronation single "I Believe", a song co-written by season one finalist Tamyra Gray, and DeGarmo released "Dreams". Fantasia went on to gain some successes as a recording artist, while Hudson, who placed seventh, became the only Idol contestant so far to win both an Academy Award and a Grammy.


Question: Who were the final two contestants?

Answer: Fantasia and Diana DeGarmo

The performance of "Summertime" by Barrino, later known simply as "Fantasia", at Top 8 was widely praised, and Simon Cowell considered it as his favorite Idol moment in the nine seasons he was on the show. <hl> Fantasia and Diana DeGarmo were the last two finalists, and Fantasia was crowned as the winner. <hl> Fantasia released as her coronation single "I Believe", a song co-written by season one finalist Tamyra Gray, and DeGarmo released "Dreams". Fantasia went on to gain some successes as a recording artist, while Hudson, who placed seventh, became the only Idol contestant so far to win both an Academy Award and a Grammy.

The performance of "Summertime" by Barrino, later known simply as "Fantasia", at Top 8 was widely praised, and Simon Cowell considered it as his favorite Idol moment in the nine seasons he was on the show. <hl> Fantasia and Diana DeGarmo <hl> were the last two finalists, and Fantasia was crowned as the winner. Fantasia released as her coronation single "I Believe", a song co-written by season one finalist Tamyra Gray, and DeGarmo released "Dreams". Fantasia went on to gain some successes as a recording artist, while Hudson, who placed seventh, became the only Idol contestant so far to win both an Academy Award and a Grammy.


Question: Who was declared the season winner?

Answer: Fantasia

<hl> The performance of "Summertime" by Barrino, later known simply as " Fantasia ", at Top 8 was widely praised, and Simon Cowell considered it as his favorite Idol moment in the nine seasons he was on the show. <hl> Fantasia and Diana DeGarmo were the last two finalists, and Fantasia was crowned as the winner. Fantasia released as her coronation single "I Believe", a song co-written by season one finalist Tamyra Gray, and DeGarmo released "Dreams". Fantasia went on to gain some successes as a recording artist, while Hudson, who placed seventh, became the only Idol contestant so far to win both an Academy Award and a Grammy.

The performance of "Summertime" by Barrino, later known simply as "<hl> Fantasia <hl>", at Top 8 was widely praised, and Simon Cowell considered it as his favorite Idol moment in the nine seasons he was on the show. Fantasia and Diana DeGarmo were the last two finalists, and Fantasia was crowned as the winner. Fantasia released as her coronation single "I Believe", a song co-written by season one finalist Tamyra Gray, and DeGarmo released "Dreams". Fantasia went on to gain some successes as a recording artist, while Hudson, who placed seventh, became the only Idol contestant so far to win both an Academy Award and a Grammy.

The performance of "Summertime" by Barrino, later known simply as " <hl> Fantasia <hl> ", at Top 8 was widely praised, and Simon Cowell considered it as his favorite Idol moment in the nine seasons he was on the show.


Question: What was Fantasia's coronation song?

Answer: I Believe

The performance of "Summertime" by Barrino, later known simply as "Fantasia", at Top 8 was widely praised, and Simon Cowell considered it as his favorite Idol moment in the nine seasons he was on the show. Fantasia and Diana DeGarmo were the last two finalists, and Fantasia was crowned as the winner. <hl> Fantasia released as her coronation single " I Believe ", a song co-written by season one finalist Tamyra Gray, and DeGarmo released "Dreams". <hl> Fantasia went on to gain some successes as a recording artist, while Hudson, who placed seventh, became the only Idol contestant so far to win both an Academy Award and a Grammy.

The performance of "Summertime" by Barrino, later known simply as "Fantasia", at Top 8 was widely praised, and Simon Cowell considered it as his favorite Idol moment in the nine seasons he was on the show. Fantasia and Diana DeGarmo were the last two finalists, and Fantasia was crowned as the winner. Fantasia released as her coronation single "<hl> I Believe <hl>", a song co-written by season one finalist Tamyra Gray, and DeGarmo released "Dreams". Fantasia went on to gain some successes as a recording artist, while Hudson, who placed seventh, became the only Idol contestant so far to win both an Academy Award and a Grammy.

Fantasia released as her coronation single " <hl> I Believe <hl> ", a song co-written by season one finalist Tamyra Gray, and DeGarmo released "Dreams".


Question: Who got a spot in the top 12 after Mario Vasquez dropped out?

The top 12 finalists originally included Mario Vazquez, but he dropped out citing 'personal reasons' and was replaced by Nikko Smith. Later, an employee of Freemantle Media, which produces the show, sued the company for wrongful termination, claiming that he was dismissed after complaining about lewd behavior by Vazquez toward him during the show.

Answer: Nikko Smith

<hl> The top 12 finalists originally included Mario Vazquez, but he dropped out citing 'personal reasons' and was replaced by Nikko Smith . <hl> Later, an employee of Freemantle Media, which produces the show, sued the company for wrongful termination, claiming that he was dismissed after complaining about lewd behavior by Vazquez toward him during the show.

The top 12 finalists originally included Mario Vazquez, but he dropped out citing 'personal reasons' and was replaced by <hl> Nikko Smith <hl>. Later, an employee of Freemantle Media, which produces the show, sued the company for wrongful termination, claiming that he was dismissed after complaining about lewd behavior by Vazquez toward him during the show.

The top 12 finalists originally included Mario Vazquez, but he dropped out citing 'personal reasons' and was replaced by <hl> Nikko Smith <hl> .


Question: Who replaced Vasquez as a finalist?

Answer: Nikko Smith

<hl> The top 12 finalists originally included Mario Vazquez, but he dropped out citing 'personal reasons' and was replaced by Nikko Smith . <hl> Later, an employee of Freemantle Media, which produces the show, sued the company for wrongful termination, claiming that he was dismissed after complaining about lewd behavior by Vazquez toward him during the show.

The top 12 finalists originally included Mario Vazquez, but he dropped out citing 'personal reasons' and was replaced by <hl> Nikko Smith <hl>. Later, an employee of Freemantle Media, which produces the show, sued the company for wrongful termination, claiming that he was dismissed after complaining about lewd behavior by Vazquez toward him during the show.

The top 12 finalists originally included Mario Vazquez, but he dropped out citing 'personal reasons' and was replaced by <hl> Nikko Smith <hl> .


Question: What company produces the show?

Answer: Freemantle Media

The top 12 finalists originally included Mario Vazquez, but he dropped out citing 'personal reasons' and was replaced by Nikko Smith. <hl> Later, an employee of Freemantle Media , which produces the show, sued the company for wrongful termination, claiming that he was dismissed after complaining about lewd behavior by Vazquez toward him during the show. <hl>

The top 12 finalists originally included Mario Vazquez, but he dropped out citing 'personal reasons' and was replaced by Nikko Smith. Later, an employee of <hl> Freemantle Media <hl>, which produces the show, sued the company for wrongful termination, claiming that he was dismissed after complaining about lewd behavior by Vazquez toward him during the show.

Later, an employee of <hl> Freemantle Media <hl> , which produces the show, sued the company for wrongful termination, claiming that he was dismissed after complaining about lewd behavior by Vazquez toward him during the show.


Question: A former employee states he was fired after complaining about which finalist?

Answer: Vazquez

<hl> The top 12 finalists originally included Mario Vazquez , but he dropped out citing 'personal reasons' and was replaced by Nikko Smith. <hl> Later, an employee of Freemantle Media, which produces the show, sued the company for wrongful termination, claiming that he was dismissed after complaining about lewd behavior by Vazquez toward him during the show.

The top 12 finalists originally included Mario <hl> Vazquez <hl>, but he dropped out citing 'personal reasons' and was replaced by Nikko Smith. Later, an employee of Freemantle Media, which produces the show, sued the company for wrongful termination, claiming that he was dismissed after complaining about lewd behavior by Vazquez toward him during the show.

The top 12 finalists originally included Mario <hl> Vazquez <hl> , but he dropped out citing 'personal reasons' and was replaced by Nikko Smith.


Question: During what week was there a problem with voting?

During the top 11 week, due to a mix-up with the contestants' telephone number, voting was repeated on what was normally the result night, with the result reveal postponed until the following night.

Answer: top 11 week

<hl> During the top 11 week , due to a mix-up with the contestants' telephone number, voting was repeated on what was normally the result night, with the result reveal postponed until the following night. <hl>

During the <hl> top 11 week <hl>, due to a mix-up with the contestants' telephone number, voting was repeated on what was normally the result night, with the result reveal postponed until the following night.

During the <hl> top 11 week <hl> , due to a mix-up with the contestants' telephone number, voting was repeated on what was normally the result night, with the result reveal postponed until the following night.


Question: When did the results show happen?

Answer: the following night

<hl> During the top 11 week, due to a mix-up with the contestants' telephone number, voting was repeated on what was normally the result night, with the result reveal postponed until the following night . <hl>

During the top 11 week, due to a mix-up with the contestants' telephone number, voting was repeated on what was normally the result night, with the result reveal postponed until <hl> the following night <hl>.

During the top 11 week, due to a mix-up with the contestants' telephone number, voting was repeated on what was normally the result night, with the result reveal postponed until <hl> the following night <hl> .


Question: What year did Carrie Underwood win American Idol?

In May 2005, Carrie Underwood was announced the winner, with Bice the runner-up. Both Underwood and Bice released the coronation song "Inside Your Heaven". Underwood has since sold 65 million records worldwide, and become the most successful Idol contestant in the U.S., selling over 14 million albums copies in the U.S. and has more Underwood has won seven Grammy Awards, the most Grammys by an "American Idol" alumnus.

Answer: 2005

<hl> In May 2005 , Carrie Underwood was announced the winner, with Bice the runner-up. <hl> Both Underwood and Bice released the coronation song "Inside Your Heaven". Underwood has since sold 65 million records worldwide, and become the most successful Idol contestant in the U.S., selling over 14 million albums copies in the U.S. and has more Underwood has won seven Grammy Awards, the most Grammys by an "American Idol" alumnus.

In May <hl> 2005 <hl>, Carrie Underwood was announced the winner, with Bice the runner-up. Both Underwood and Bice released the coronation song "Inside Your Heaven". Underwood has since sold 65 million records worldwide, and become the most successful Idol contestant in the U.S., selling over 14 million albums copies in the U.S. and has more Underwood has won seven Grammy Awards, the most Grammys by an "American Idol" alumnus.

In May <hl> 2005 <hl> , Carrie Underwood was announced the winner, with Bice the runner-up.


Question: How many record has Carrie Underwood sold since winning American Idol?

Answer: 65 million

In May 2005, Carrie Underwood was announced the winner, with Bice the runner-up. Both Underwood and Bice released the coronation song "Inside Your Heaven". <hl> Underwood has since sold 65 million records worldwide, and become the most successful Idol contestant in the U.S., selling over 14 million albums copies in the U.S. and has more Underwood has won seven Grammy Awards, the most Grammys by an "American Idol" alumnus. <hl>

In May 2005, Carrie Underwood was announced the winner, with Bice the runner-up. Both Underwood and Bice released the coronation song "Inside Your Heaven". Underwood has since sold <hl> 65 million <hl> records worldwide, and become the most successful Idol contestant in the U.S., selling over 14 million albums copies in the U.S. and has more Underwood has won seven Grammy Awards, the most Grammys by an "American Idol" alumnus.


Question: What was the first song released by Carrie Underwood after winning American Idol?

Answer: Inside Your Heaven

In May 2005, Carrie Underwood was announced the winner, with Bice the runner-up. <hl> Both Underwood and Bice released the coronation song " Inside Your Heaven ". <hl> Underwood has since sold 65 million records worldwide, and become the most successful Idol contestant in the U.S., selling over 14 million albums copies in the U.S. and has more Underwood has won seven Grammy Awards, the most Grammys by an "American Idol" alumnus.

In May 2005, Carrie Underwood was announced the winner, with Bice the runner-up. Both Underwood and Bice released the coronation song "<hl> Inside Your Heaven <hl>". Underwood has since sold 65 million records worldwide, and become the most successful Idol contestant in the U.S., selling over 14 million albums copies in the U.S. and has more Underwood has won seven Grammy Awards, the most Grammys by an "American Idol" alumnus.

Both Underwood and Bice released the coronation song " <hl> Inside Your Heaven <hl> ".


Question: Which American Idol contestant has won the biggest number of Grammy Awards?

Answer: Carrie Underwood

<hl> In May 2005, Carrie Underwood was announced the winner, with Bice the runner-up. <hl> Both Underwood and Bice released the coronation song "Inside Your Heaven". Underwood has since sold 65 million records worldwide, and become the most successful Idol contestant in the U.S., selling over 14 million albums copies in the U.S. and has more Underwood has won seven Grammy Awards, the most Grammys by an "American Idol" alumnus.

In May 2005, <hl> Carrie Underwood <hl> was announced the winner, with Bice the runner-up. Both Underwood and Bice released the coronation song "Inside Your Heaven". Underwood has since sold 65 million records worldwide, and become the most successful Idol contestant in the U.S., selling over 14 million albums copies in the U.S. and has more Underwood has won seven Grammy Awards, the most Grammys by an "American Idol" alumnus.


Question: When was the winner declared?

Answer: May 2005

<hl> In May 2005 , Carrie Underwood was announced the winner, with Bice the runner-up. <hl> Both Underwood and Bice released the coronation song "Inside Your Heaven". Underwood has since sold 65 million records worldwide, and become the most successful Idol contestant in the U.S., selling over 14 million albums copies in the U.S. and has more Underwood has won seven Grammy Awards, the most Grammys by an "American Idol" alumnus.

In <hl> May 2005 <hl>, Carrie Underwood was announced the winner, with Bice the runner-up. Both Underwood and Bice released the coronation song "Inside Your Heaven". Underwood has since sold 65 million records worldwide, and become the most successful Idol contestant in the U.S., selling over 14 million albums copies in the U.S. and has more Underwood has won seven Grammy Awards, the most Grammys by an "American Idol" alumnus.

In <hl> May 2005 <hl> , Carrie Underwood was announced the winner, with Bice the runner-up.


Question: Who was the winner of this season?

Answer: Carrie Underwood

<hl> In May 2005, Carrie Underwood was announced the winner, with Bice the runner-up. <hl> Both Underwood and Bice released the coronation song "Inside Your Heaven". Underwood has since sold 65 million records worldwide, and become the most successful Idol contestant in the U.S., selling over 14 million albums copies in the U.S. and has more Underwood has won seven Grammy Awards, the most Grammys by an "American Idol" alumnus.

In May 2005, <hl> Carrie Underwood <hl> was announced the winner, with Bice the runner-up. Both Underwood and Bice released the coronation song "Inside Your Heaven". Underwood has since sold 65 million records worldwide, and become the most successful Idol contestant in the U.S., selling over 14 million albums copies in the U.S. and has more Underwood has won seven Grammy Awards, the most Grammys by an "American Idol" alumnus.


Question: What song did the two finalists release?

Answer: Inside Your Heaven

In May 2005, Carrie Underwood was announced the winner, with Bice the runner-up. <hl> Both Underwood and Bice released the coronation song " Inside Your Heaven ". <hl> Underwood has since sold 65 million records worldwide, and become the most successful Idol contestant in the U.S., selling over 14 million albums copies in the U.S. and has more Underwood has won seven Grammy Awards, the most Grammys by an "American Idol" alumnus.

In May 2005, Carrie Underwood was announced the winner, with Bice the runner-up. Both Underwood and Bice released the coronation song "<hl> Inside Your Heaven <hl>". Underwood has since sold 65 million records worldwide, and become the most successful Idol contestant in the U.S., selling over 14 million albums copies in the U.S. and has more Underwood has won seven Grammy Awards, the most Grammys by an "American Idol" alumnus.

Both Underwood and Bice released the coronation song " <hl> Inside Your Heaven <hl> ".


Question: How many records has Underwood sold in America?

Answer: 14 million

In May 2005, Carrie Underwood was announced the winner, with Bice the runner-up. Both Underwood and Bice released the coronation song "Inside Your Heaven". <hl> Underwood has since sold 65 million records worldwide, and become the most successful Idol contestant in the U.S., selling over 14 million albums copies in the U.S. and has more Underwood has won seven Grammy Awards, the most Grammys by an "American Idol" alumnus. <hl>

In May 2005, Carrie Underwood was announced the winner, with Bice the runner-up. Both Underwood and Bice released the coronation song "Inside Your Heaven". Underwood has since sold 65 million records worldwide, and become the most successful Idol contestant in the U.S., selling over <hl> 14 million <hl> albums copies in the U.S. and has more Underwood has won seven Grammy Awards, the most Grammys by an "American Idol" alumnus.


Question: Which season of American Idol stands out for having the highest ratings?

Season five began on January 17, 2006. It remains the highest-rated season in the show's run so far. Two of the more prominent contestants during the Hollywood round were the Brittenum twins who were later disqualified for identity theft.

Answer: Season five

Season five began on January 17, 2006.

<hl> Season five began on January 17, 2006. <hl> It remains the highest-rated season in the show's run so far. Two of the more prominent contestants during the Hollywood round were the Brittenum twins who were later disqualified for identity theft.

<hl> Season five <hl> began on January 17, 2006. It remains the highest-rated season in the show's run so far. Two of the more prominent contestants during the Hollywood round were the Brittenum twins who were later disqualified for identity theft.


Question: Which two contestants were removed from the show for accusations of identity theft?

Answer: the Brittenum twins

Season five began on January 17, 2006. It remains the highest-rated season in the show's run so far. <hl> Two of the more prominent contestants during the Hollywood round were the Brittenum twins who were later disqualified for identity theft. <hl>

Season five began on January 17, 2006. It remains the highest-rated season in the show's run so far. Two of the more prominent contestants during the Hollywood round were <hl> the Brittenum twins <hl> who were later disqualified for identity theft.


Question: Which season has been the highest rated of all American Idol seasons?

Answer: Season five

Season five began on January 17, 2006.

<hl> Season five began on January 17, 2006. <hl> It remains the highest-rated season in the show's run so far. Two of the more prominent contestants during the Hollywood round were the Brittenum twins who were later disqualified for identity theft.

<hl> Season five <hl> began on January 17, 2006. It remains the highest-rated season in the show's run so far. Two of the more prominent contestants during the Hollywood round were the Brittenum twins who were later disqualified for identity theft.


Question: When did season five premiere?

Answer: January 17, 2006

Season five began on January 17, 2006 .

<hl> Season five began on January 17, 2006 . <hl> It remains the highest-rated season in the show's run so far. Two of the more prominent contestants during the Hollywood round were the Brittenum twins who were later disqualified for identity theft.

Season five began on <hl> January 17, 2006 <hl>. It remains the highest-rated season in the show's run so far. Two of the more prominent contestants during the Hollywood round were the Brittenum twins who were later disqualified for identity theft.

Season five began on <hl> January 17, 2006 <hl> .


Question: Which two contestants were kicked off the show for identity theft?

Answer: the Brittenum twins

Season five began on January 17, 2006. It remains the highest-rated season in the show's run so far. <hl> Two of the more prominent contestants during the Hollywood round were the Brittenum twins who were later disqualified for identity theft. <hl>

Season five began on January 17, 2006. It remains the highest-rated season in the show's run so far. Two of the more prominent contestants during the Hollywood round were <hl> the Brittenum twins <hl> who were later disqualified for identity theft.


Question: Which contestant did the band Fuel ask to be their new lead singer?

Chris Daughtry's performance of Fuel's "Hemorrhage (In My Hands)" on the show was widely praised and led to an invitation to join the band as Fuel's new lead singer, an invitation he declined. His performance of Live's version of "I Walk the Line" was well received by the judges but later criticized in some quarters for not crediting the arrangement to Live. He was eliminated at the top four in a shocking result.

Answer: Chris Daughtry

Chris Daughtry 's

<hl> Chris Daughtry 's <hl> performance of Fuel's "Hemorrhage (In My Hands)" on the show was widely praised and led to an invitation to join the band as Fuel's new lead singer, an invitation he declined. His performance of Live's version of "I Walk the Line" was well received by the judges but later criticized in some quarters for not crediting the arrangement to Live. He was eliminated at the top four in a shocking result.

<hl> Chris Daughtry <hl>'s performance of Fuel's "Hemorrhage (In My Hands)" on the show was widely praised and led to an invitation to join the band as Fuel's new lead singer, an invitation he declined. His performance of Live's version of "I Walk the Line" was well received by the judges but later criticized in some quarters for not crediting the arrangement to Live. He was eliminated at the top four in a shocking result.


Question: Which season five contestant caused controversy with their performance of I Walk the Line?

Answer: Chris Daughtry

Chris Daughtry 's

<hl> Chris Daughtry 's <hl> performance of Fuel's "Hemorrhage (In My Hands)" on the show was widely praised and led to an invitation to join the band as Fuel's new lead singer, an invitation he declined. His performance of Live's version of "I Walk the Line" was well received by the judges but later criticized in some quarters for not crediting the arrangement to Live. He was eliminated at the top four in a shocking result.

<hl> Chris Daughtry <hl>'s performance of Fuel's "Hemorrhage (In My Hands)" on the show was widely praised and led to an invitation to join the band as Fuel's new lead singer, an invitation he declined. His performance of Live's version of "I Walk the Line" was well received by the judges but later criticized in some quarters for not crediting the arrangement to Live. He was eliminated at the top four in a shocking result.


Question: Which contestant was surprisingly eliminated during the week of the top four?

Answer: Chris Daughtry

Chris Daughtry 's

<hl> Chris Daughtry 's <hl> performance of Fuel's "Hemorrhage (In My Hands)" on the show was widely praised and led to an invitation to join the band as Fuel's new lead singer, an invitation he declined. His performance of Live's version of "I Walk the Line" was well received by the judges but later criticized in some quarters for not crediting the arrangement to Live. He was eliminated at the top four in a shocking result.

<hl> Chris Daughtry <hl>'s performance of Fuel's "Hemorrhage (In My Hands)" on the show was widely praised and led to an invitation to join the band as Fuel's new lead singer, an invitation he declined. His performance of Live's version of "I Walk the Line" was well received by the judges but later criticized in some quarters for not crediting the arrangement to Live. He was eliminated at the top four in a shocking result.


Question: Who performed a Fuel song on this season?

Answer: Chris Daughtry

Chris Daughtry 's

<hl> Chris Daughtry 's <hl> performance of Fuel's "Hemorrhage (In My Hands)" on the show was widely praised and led to an invitation to join the band as Fuel's new lead singer, an invitation he declined. His performance of Live's version of "I Walk the Line" was well received by the judges but later criticized in some quarters for not crediting the arrangement to Live. He was eliminated at the top four in a shocking result.

<hl> Chris Daughtry <hl>'s performance of Fuel's "Hemorrhage (In My Hands)" on the show was widely praised and led to an invitation to join the band as Fuel's new lead singer, an invitation he declined. His performance of Live's version of "I Walk the Line" was well received by the judges but later criticized in some quarters for not crediting the arrangement to Live. He was eliminated at the top four in a shocking result.


Question: Fuel asked Chris Daughtry to become what?

Answer: lead singer

<hl> Chris Daughtry's performance of Fuel's "Hemorrhage (In My Hands)" on the show was widely praised and led to an invitation to join the band as Fuel's new lead singer , an invitation he declined. <hl> His performance of Live's version of "I Walk the Line" was well received by the judges but later criticized in some quarters for not crediting the arrangement to Live. He was eliminated at the top four in a shocking result.

Chris Daughtry's performance of Fuel's "Hemorrhage (In My Hands)" on the show was widely praised and led to an invitation to join the band as Fuel's new <hl> lead singer <hl>, an invitation he declined. His performance of Live's version of "I Walk the Line" was well received by the judges but later criticized in some quarters for not crediting the arrangement to Live. He was eliminated at the top four in a shocking result.

Chris Daughtry's performance of Fuel's "Hemorrhage (In My Hands)" on the show was widely praised and led to an invitation to join the band as Fuel's new <hl> lead singer <hl> , an invitation he declined.


Question: Who was eliminated in the Top 4 show?

Answer: Chris Daughtry

Chris Daughtry 's

<hl> Chris Daughtry 's <hl> performance of Fuel's "Hemorrhage (In My Hands)" on the show was widely praised and led to an invitation to join the band as Fuel's new lead singer, an invitation he declined. His performance of Live's version of "I Walk the Line" was well received by the judges but later criticized in some quarters for not crediting the arrangement to Live. He was eliminated at the top four in a shocking result.

<hl> Chris Daughtry <hl>'s performance of Fuel's "Hemorrhage (In My Hands)" on the show was widely praised and led to an invitation to join the band as Fuel's new lead singer, an invitation he declined. His performance of Live's version of "I Walk the Line" was well received by the judges but later criticized in some quarters for not crediting the arrangement to Live. He was eliminated at the top four in a shocking result.


Question: Which song performance did he receive both praise and criticism for?

Answer: I Walk the Line

Chris Daughtry's performance of Fuel's "Hemorrhage (In My Hands)" on the show was widely praised and led to an invitation to join the band as Fuel's new lead singer, an invitation he declined. <hl> His performance of Live's version of " I Walk the Line " was well received by the judges but later criticized in some quarters for not crediting the arrangement to Live. <hl> He was eliminated at the top four in a shocking result.

Chris Daughtry's performance of Fuel's "Hemorrhage (In My Hands)" on the show was widely praised and led to an invitation to join the band as Fuel's new lead singer, an invitation he declined. His performance of Live's version of "<hl> I Walk the Line <hl>" was well received by the judges but later criticized in some quarters for not crediting the arrangement to Live. He was eliminated at the top four in a shocking result.

His performance of Live's version of " <hl> I Walk the Line <hl> " was well received by the judges but later criticized in some quarters for not crediting the arrangement to Live.


Question: Why did he receive criticism for I Walk the Line

Answer: not crediting the arrangement to Live

Chris Daughtry's performance of Fuel's "Hemorrhage (In My Hands)" on the show was widely praised and led to an invitation to join the band as Fuel's new lead singer, an invitation he declined. <hl> His performance of Live's version of "I Walk the Line" was well received by the judges but later criticized in some quarters for not crediting the arrangement to Live . <hl> He was eliminated at the top four in a shocking result.

Chris Daughtry's performance of Fuel's "Hemorrhage (In My Hands)" on the show was widely praised and led to an invitation to join the band as Fuel's new lead singer, an invitation he declined. His performance of Live's version of "I Walk the Line" was well received by the judges but later criticized in some quarters for <hl> not crediting the arrangement to Live <hl>. He was eliminated at the top four in a shocking result.

His performance of Live's version of "I Walk the Line" was well received by the judges but later criticized in some quarters for <hl> not crediting the arrangement to Live <hl> .


Question: Who was the winner American Idol in 2006?

On May 30, 2006, Taylor Hicks was named American Idol, with Katharine McPhee the runner-up. "Do I Make You Proud" was released as Hicks' first single and McPhee's was "My Destiny".

Answer: Taylor Hicks

<hl> On May 30, 2006, Taylor Hicks was named American Idol, with Katharine McPhee the runner-up. <hl> "Do I Make You Proud" was released as Hicks' first single and McPhee's was "My Destiny".

On May 30, 2006, <hl> Taylor Hicks <hl> was named American Idol, with Katharine McPhee the runner-up. "Do I Make You Proud" was released as Hicks' first single and McPhee's was "My Destiny".


Question: What was the name of the first song that Taylor Hicks released after winning American Idol?

Answer: Do I Make You Proud

<hl> On May 30, 2006, Taylor Hicks was named American Idol, with Katharine McPhee the runner-up. " Do I Make You Proud " was released as Hicks' first single and McPhee's was "My Destiny". <hl>

On May 30, 2006, Taylor Hicks was named American Idol, with Katharine McPhee the runner-up. "<hl> Do I Make You Proud <hl>" was released as Hicks' first single and McPhee's was "My Destiny".

On May 30, 2006, Taylor Hicks was named American Idol, with Katharine McPhee the runner-up. " <hl> Do I Make You Proud <hl> " was released as Hicks' first single and McPhee's was "My Destiny".


Question: What was the first song that Katherine McPhee released after coming in second on American Idol?

Answer: My Destiny

On May 30, 2006, Taylor Hicks was named American Idol, with Katharine McPhee the runner-up. <hl> "Do I Make You Proud" was released as Hicks' first single and McPhee's was " My Destiny ". <hl>

On May 30, 2006, Taylor Hicks was named American Idol, with Katharine McPhee the runner-up. "Do I Make You Proud" was released as Hicks' first single and McPhee's was "<hl> My Destiny <hl>".

"Do I Make You Proud" was released as Hicks' first single and McPhee's was " <hl> My Destiny <hl> ".


Question: When was the winner announced?

Answer: May 30, 2006

<hl> On May 30, 2006 , Taylor Hicks was named American Idol, with Katharine McPhee the runner-up. <hl> "Do I Make You Proud" was released as Hicks' first single and McPhee's was "My Destiny".

On <hl> May 30, 2006 <hl>, Taylor Hicks was named American Idol, with Katharine McPhee the runner-up. "Do I Make You Proud" was released as Hicks' first single and McPhee's was "My Destiny".

On <hl> May 30, 2006 <hl> , Taylor Hicks was named American Idol, with Katharine McPhee the runner-up.


Question: Who was the winner for this season?

Answer: Taylor Hicks

<hl> On May 30, 2006, Taylor Hicks was named American Idol, with Katharine McPhee the runner-up. <hl> "Do I Make You Proud" was released as Hicks' first single and McPhee's was "My Destiny".

On May 30, 2006, <hl> Taylor Hicks <hl> was named American Idol, with Katharine McPhee the runner-up. "Do I Make You Proud" was released as Hicks' first single and McPhee's was "My Destiny".


Question: What was Hick's debut single?

Answer: Do I Make You Proud

<hl> On May 30, 2006, Taylor Hicks was named American Idol, with Katharine McPhee the runner-up. " Do I Make You Proud " was released as Hicks' first single and McPhee's was "My Destiny". <hl>

On May 30, 2006, Taylor Hicks was named American Idol, with Katharine McPhee the runner-up. "<hl> Do I Make You Proud <hl>" was released as Hicks' first single and McPhee's was "My Destiny".

On May 30, 2006, Taylor Hicks was named American Idol, with Katharine McPhee the runner-up. " <hl> Do I Make You Proud <hl> " was released as Hicks' first single and McPhee's was "My Destiny".


Question: What was McPhee's first single?

Answer: My Destiny

On May 30, 2006, Taylor Hicks was named American Idol, with Katharine McPhee the runner-up. <hl> "Do I Make You Proud" was released as Hicks' first single and McPhee's was " My Destiny ". <hl>

On May 30, 2006, Taylor Hicks was named American Idol, with Katharine McPhee the runner-up. "Do I Make You Proud" was released as Hicks' first single and McPhee's was "<hl> My Destiny <hl>".

"Do I Make You Proud" was released as Hicks' first single and McPhee's was " <hl> My Destiny <hl> ".


Question: Which season five contestant has had the most success after the show?

Despite being eliminated earlier in the season, Chris Daughtry (as lead of the band Daughtry) became the most successful recording artist from this season. Other contestants, such as Hicks, McPhee, Bucky Covington, Mandisa, Kellie Pickler, and Elliott Yamin have had varying levels of success.

Answer: Chris Daughtry

<hl> Despite being eliminated earlier in the season, Chris Daughtry (as lead of the band Daughtry) became the most successful recording artist from this season. <hl> Other contestants, such as Hicks, McPhee, Bucky Covington, Mandisa, Kellie Pickler, and Elliott Yamin have had varying levels of success.

Despite being eliminated earlier in the season, <hl> Chris Daughtry <hl> (as lead of the band Daughtry) became the most successful recording artist from this season. Other contestants, such as Hicks, McPhee, Bucky Covington, Mandisa, Kellie Pickler, and Elliott Yamin have had varying levels of success.


Question: What is the name if the band that has Chris Daughtry as its lead singer?

Answer: Daughtry

<hl> Despite being eliminated earlier in the season, Chris Daughtry (as lead of the band Daughtry) became the most successful recording artist from this season. <hl> Other contestants, such as Hicks, McPhee, Bucky Covington, Mandisa, Kellie Pickler, and Elliott Yamin have had varying levels of success.

Despite being eliminated earlier in the season, Chris <hl> Daughtry <hl> (as lead of the band Daughtry) became the most successful recording artist from this season. Other contestants, such as Hicks, McPhee, Bucky Covington, Mandisa, Kellie Pickler, and Elliott Yamin have had varying levels of success.


Question: Who was the most successful artist from this season?

Answer: Chris Daughtry

<hl> Despite being eliminated earlier in the season, Chris Daughtry (as lead of the band Daughtry) became the most successful recording artist from this season. <hl> Other contestants, such as Hicks, McPhee, Bucky Covington, Mandisa, Kellie Pickler, and Elliott Yamin have had varying levels of success.

Despite being eliminated earlier in the season, <hl> Chris Daughtry <hl> (as lead of the band Daughtry) became the most successful recording artist from this season. Other contestants, such as Hicks, McPhee, Bucky Covington, Mandisa, Kellie Pickler, and Elliott Yamin have had varying levels of success.


Question: What band does Chris Daughtry sing for?

Answer: Daughtry

<hl> Despite being eliminated earlier in the season, Chris Daughtry (as lead of the band Daughtry) became the most successful recording artist from this season. <hl> Other contestants, such as Hicks, McPhee, Bucky Covington, Mandisa, Kellie Pickler, and Elliott Yamin have had varying levels of success.

Despite being eliminated earlier in the season, Chris <hl> Daughtry <hl> (as lead of the band Daughtry) became the most successful recording artist from this season. Other contestants, such as Hicks, McPhee, Bucky Covington, Mandisa, Kellie Pickler, and Elliott Yamin have had varying levels of success.


Question: What year did the sixth season of American Idol first air?

Season six began on Tuesday, January 16, 2007. The premiere drew a massive audience of 37.3 million viewers, peaking in the last half hour with more than 41 million viewers.

Answer: 2007

<hl> Season six began on Tuesday, January 16, 2007 . <hl> The premiere drew a massive audience of 37.3 million viewers, peaking in the last half hour with more than 41 million viewers.

Season six began on Tuesday, January 16, <hl> 2007 <hl>. The premiere drew a massive audience of 37.3 million viewers, peaking in the last half hour with more than 41 million viewers.

Season six began on Tuesday, January 16, <hl> 2007 <hl> .


Question: How many people watched the season premiere of American Idol in 2007?

Answer: 37.3 million

Season six began on Tuesday, January 16, 2007. <hl> The premiere drew a massive audience of 37.3 million viewers, peaking in the last half hour with more than 41 million viewers. <hl>

Season six began on Tuesday, January 16, 2007. The premiere drew a massive audience of <hl> 37.3 million <hl> viewers, peaking in the last half hour with more than 41 million viewers.


Question: When did season six premiere?

Answer: January 16, 2007

<hl> Season six began on Tuesday, January 16, 2007 . <hl> The premiere drew a massive audience of 37.3 million viewers, peaking in the last half hour with more than 41 million viewers.

Season six began on Tuesday, <hl> January 16, 2007 <hl>. The premiere drew a massive audience of 37.3 million viewers, peaking in the last half hour with more than 41 million viewers.

Season six began on Tuesday, <hl> January 16, 2007 <hl> .


Question: How many overall viewers did the first show of the season generate?

Answer: 37.3 million

Season six began on Tuesday, January 16, 2007. <hl> The premiere drew a massive audience of 37.3 million viewers, peaking in the last half hour with more than 41 million viewers. <hl>

Season six began on Tuesday, January 16, 2007. The premiere drew a massive audience of <hl> 37.3 million <hl> viewers, peaking in the last half hour with more than 41 million viewers.


Question: Who was the most discussed singer in American Idols sixth season?

Teenager Sanjaya Malakar was the season's most talked-about contestant for his unusual hairdo, and for managing to survive elimination for many weeks due in part to the weblog Vote for the Worst and satellite radio personality Howard Stern, who both encouraged fans to vote for him. However, on April 18, Sanjaya was voted off.

Answer: Sanjaya Malakar

<hl> Teenager Sanjaya Malakar was the season's most talked-about contestant for his unusual hairdo, and for managing to survive elimination for many weeks due in part to the weblog Vote for the Worst and satellite radio personality Howard Stern, who both encouraged fans to vote for him. <hl> However, on April 18, Sanjaya was voted off.

Teenager <hl> Sanjaya Malakar <hl> was the season's most talked-about contestant for his unusual hairdo, and for managing to survive elimination for many weeks due in part to the weblog Vote for the Worst and satellite radio personality Howard Stern, who both encouraged fans to vote for him. However, on April 18, Sanjaya was voted off.


Question: What celebrity asked his fans to vote for Sanjaya Malakar on American Idol?

Answer: Howard Stern

<hl> Teenager Sanjaya Malakar was the season's most talked-about contestant for his unusual hairdo, and for managing to survive elimination for many weeks due in part to the weblog Vote for the Worst and satellite radio personality Howard Stern , who both encouraged fans to vote for him. <hl> However, on April 18, Sanjaya was voted off.

Teenager Sanjaya Malakar was the season's most talked-about contestant for his unusual hairdo, and for managing to survive elimination for many weeks due in part to the weblog Vote for the Worst and satellite radio personality <hl> Howard Stern <hl>, who both encouraged fans to vote for him. However, on April 18, Sanjaya was voted off.

Teenager Sanjaya Malakar was the season's most talked-about contestant for his unusual hairdo, and for managing to survive elimination for many weeks due in part to the weblog Vote for the Worst and satellite radio personality <hl> Howard Stern <hl> , who both encouraged fans to vote for him.


Question: What is the name of the blog that tried to rally votes for Sanjaya Malakar on American Idol?

Answer: Vote for the Worst

<hl> Teenager Sanjaya Malakar was the season's most talked-about contestant for his unusual hairdo, and for managing to survive elimination for many weeks due in part to the weblog Vote for the Worst and satellite radio personality Howard Stern, who both encouraged fans to vote for him. <hl> However, on April 18, Sanjaya was voted off.

Teenager Sanjaya Malakar was the season's most talked-about contestant for his unusual hairdo, and for managing to survive elimination for many weeks due in part to the weblog <hl> Vote for the Worst <hl> and satellite radio personality Howard Stern, who both encouraged fans to vote for him. However, on April 18, Sanjaya was voted off.


Question: What date was Sanjaya Malakar eliminated on American Idol?

Answer: April 18

Teenager Sanjaya Malakar was the season's most talked-about contestant for his unusual hairdo, and for managing to survive elimination for many weeks due in part to the weblog Vote for the Worst and satellite radio personality Howard Stern, who both encouraged fans to vote for him. <hl> However, on April 18 , Sanjaya was voted off. <hl>

Teenager Sanjaya Malakar was the season's most talked-about contestant for his unusual hairdo, and for managing to survive elimination for many weeks due in part to the weblog Vote for the Worst and satellite radio personality Howard Stern, who both encouraged fans to vote for him. However, on <hl> April 18 <hl>, Sanjaya was voted off.

However, on <hl> April 18 <hl> , Sanjaya was voted off.


Question: What season six American Idol contestant was known for his strange hairstyles?

Answer: Sanjaya Malakar

<hl> Teenager Sanjaya Malakar was the season's most talked-about contestant for his unusual hairdo, and for managing to survive elimination for many weeks due in part to the weblog Vote for the Worst and satellite radio personality Howard Stern, who both encouraged fans to vote for him. <hl> However, on April 18, Sanjaya was voted off.

Teenager <hl> Sanjaya Malakar <hl> was the season's most talked-about contestant for his unusual hairdo, and for managing to survive elimination for many weeks due in part to the weblog Vote for the Worst and satellite radio personality Howard Stern, who both encouraged fans to vote for him. However, on April 18, Sanjaya was voted off.


Question: Which contestant was talked about more than any other this season?

Answer: Sanjaya Malakar

<hl> Teenager Sanjaya Malakar was the season's most talked-about contestant for his unusual hairdo, and for managing to survive elimination for many weeks due in part to the weblog Vote for the Worst and satellite radio personality Howard Stern, who both encouraged fans to vote for him. <hl> However, on April 18, Sanjaya was voted off.

Teenager <hl> Sanjaya Malakar <hl> was the season's most talked-about contestant for his unusual hairdo, and for managing to survive elimination for many weeks due in part to the weblog Vote for the Worst and satellite radio personality Howard Stern, who both encouraged fans to vote for him. However, on April 18, Sanjaya was voted off.


Question: What was the main reason Sanjaya garnered such attention?

Answer: hair

<hl> Teenager Sanjaya Malakar was the season's most talked-about contestant for his unusual hair do, and for managing to survive elimination for many weeks due in part to the weblog Vote for the Worst and satellite radio personality Howard Stern, who both encouraged fans to vote for him. <hl> However, on April 18, Sanjaya was voted off.

Teenager Sanjaya Malakar was the season's most talked-about contestant for his unusual <hl> hair <hl>do, and for managing to survive elimination for many weeks due in part to the weblog Vote for the Worst and satellite radio personality Howard Stern, who both encouraged fans to vote for him. However, on April 18, Sanjaya was voted off.

Teenager Sanjaya Malakar was the season's most talked-about contestant for his unusual <hl> hair <hl> do, and for managing to survive elimination for many weeks due in part to the weblog Vote for the Worst and satellite radio personality Howard Stern, who both encouraged fans to vote for him.


Question: Which weblog helped Sanjaya survive elimination week over and over again?

Answer: Vote for the Worst

<hl> Teenager Sanjaya Malakar was the season's most talked-about contestant for his unusual hairdo, and for managing to survive elimination for many weeks due in part to the weblog Vote for the Worst and satellite radio personality Howard Stern, who both encouraged fans to vote for him. <hl> However, on April 18, Sanjaya was voted off.

Teenager Sanjaya Malakar was the season's most talked-about contestant for his unusual hairdo, and for managing to survive elimination for many weeks due in part to the weblog <hl> Vote for the Worst <hl> and satellite radio personality Howard Stern, who both encouraged fans to vote for him. However, on April 18, Sanjaya was voted off.


Question: Which shock jock urged people to vote for Sanjaya?

Answer: Howard Stern

<hl> Teenager Sanjaya Malakar was the season's most talked-about contestant for his unusual hairdo, and for managing to survive elimination for many weeks due in part to the weblog Vote for the Worst and satellite radio personality Howard Stern , who both encouraged fans to vote for him. <hl> However, on April 18, Sanjaya was voted off.

Teenager Sanjaya Malakar was the season's most talked-about contestant for his unusual hairdo, and for managing to survive elimination for many weeks due in part to the weblog Vote for the Worst and satellite radio personality <hl> Howard Stern <hl>, who both encouraged fans to vote for him. However, on April 18, Sanjaya was voted off.

Teenager Sanjaya Malakar was the season's most talked-about contestant for his unusual hairdo, and for managing to survive elimination for many weeks due in part to the weblog Vote for the Worst and satellite radio personality <hl> Howard Stern <hl> , who both encouraged fans to vote for him.


Question: When was Sanjaya eliminated?

Answer: April 18

Teenager Sanjaya Malakar was the season's most talked-about contestant for his unusual hairdo, and for managing to survive elimination for many weeks due in part to the weblog Vote for the Worst and satellite radio personality Howard Stern, who both encouraged fans to vote for him. <hl> However, on April 18 , Sanjaya was voted off. <hl>

Teenager Sanjaya Malakar was the season's most talked-about contestant for his unusual hairdo, and for managing to survive elimination for many weeks due in part to the weblog Vote for the Worst and satellite radio personality Howard Stern, who both encouraged fans to vote for him. However, on <hl> April 18 <hl>, Sanjaya was voted off.

However, on <hl> April 18 <hl> , Sanjaya was voted off.


Question: What was the name of the charity event on season six of American Idol?

This season saw the first Idol Gives Back telethon-inspired event, which raised more than $76 million in corporate and viewer donations. No contestant was eliminated that week, but two (Phil Stacey and Chris Richardson) were eliminated the next. Melinda Doolittle was eliminated in the final three.

Answer: Idol Gives Back

<hl> This season saw the first Idol Gives Back telethon-inspired event, which raised more than $76 million in corporate and viewer donations. <hl> No contestant was eliminated that week, but two (Phil Stacey and Chris Richardson) were eliminated the next. Melinda Doolittle was eliminated in the final three.

This season saw the first <hl> Idol Gives Back <hl> telethon-inspired event, which raised more than $76 million in corporate and viewer donations. No contestant was eliminated that week, but two (Phil Stacey and Chris Richardson) were eliminated the next. Melinda Doolittle was eliminated in the final three.


Question: How much money did the Idol Gives Back event raise in 2007?

Answer: $76 million

<hl> This season saw the first Idol Gives Back telethon-inspired event, which raised more than $76 million in corporate and viewer donations. <hl> No contestant was eliminated that week, but two (Phil Stacey and Chris Richardson) were eliminated the next. Melinda Doolittle was eliminated in the final three.

This season saw the first Idol Gives Back telethon-inspired event, which raised more than <hl> $76 million <hl> in corporate and viewer donations. No contestant was eliminated that week, but two (Phil Stacey and Chris Richardson) were eliminated the next. Melinda Doolittle was eliminated in the final three.


Question: What singer came in third on the sixth season of American Idol?

Answer: Melinda Doolittle

This season saw the first Idol Gives Back telethon-inspired event, which raised more than $76 million in corporate and viewer donations. No contestant was eliminated that week, but two (Phil Stacey and Chris Richardson) were eliminated the next. <hl> Melinda Doolittle was eliminated in the final three. <hl>

This season saw the first Idol Gives Back telethon-inspired event, which raised more than $76 million in corporate and viewer donations. No contestant was eliminated that week, but two (Phil Stacey and Chris Richardson) were eliminated the next. <hl> Melinda Doolittle <hl> was eliminated in the final three.


Question: What was the charity event that occurred this season?

Answer: Idol Gives Back

<hl> This season saw the first Idol Gives Back telethon-inspired event, which raised more than $76 million in corporate and viewer donations. <hl> No contestant was eliminated that week, but two (Phil Stacey and Chris Richardson) were eliminated the next. Melinda Doolittle was eliminated in the final three.

This season saw the first <hl> Idol Gives Back <hl> telethon-inspired event, which raised more than $76 million in corporate and viewer donations. No contestant was eliminated that week, but two (Phil Stacey and Chris Richardson) were eliminated the next. Melinda Doolittle was eliminated in the final three.


Question: Which two contestants were eliminated the following week?

Answer: Phil Stacey and Chris Richardson

This season saw the first Idol Gives Back telethon-inspired event, which raised more than $76 million in corporate and viewer donations. <hl> No contestant was eliminated that week, but two ( Phil Stacey and Chris Richardson ) were eliminated the next. <hl> Melinda Doolittle was eliminated in the final three.

This season saw the first Idol Gives Back telethon-inspired event, which raised more than $76 million in corporate and viewer donations. No contestant was eliminated that week, but two (<hl> Phil Stacey and Chris Richardson <hl>) were eliminated the next. Melinda Doolittle was eliminated in the final three.

No contestant was eliminated that week, but two ( <hl> Phil Stacey and Chris Richardson <hl> ) were eliminated the next.


Question: Who was eliminated on the Top 3 show?

Answer: Melinda Doolittle

This season saw the first Idol Gives Back telethon-inspired event, which raised more than $76 million in corporate and viewer donations. No contestant was eliminated that week, but two (Phil Stacey and Chris Richardson) were eliminated the next. <hl> Melinda Doolittle was eliminated in the final three. <hl>

This season saw the first Idol Gives Back telethon-inspired event, which raised more than $76 million in corporate and viewer donations. No contestant was eliminated that week, but two (Phil Stacey and Chris Richardson) were eliminated the next. <hl> Melinda Doolittle <hl> was eliminated in the final three.


Question: Who was the winner of American Idols sixth season?

In the May 23 season finale, Jordin Sparks was declared the winner with the runner-up being Blake Lewis. Sparks has had some success as a recording artist post-Idol.

Answer: Jordin Sparks

<hl> In the May 23 season finale, Jordin Sparks was declared the winner with the runner-up being Blake Lewis. <hl> Sparks has had some success as a recording artist post-Idol.

In the May 23 season finale, <hl> Jordin Sparks <hl> was declared the winner with the runner-up being Blake Lewis. Sparks has had some success as a recording artist post-Idol.


Question: Who came in second on season six of American Idol?

Answer: Blake Lewis

<hl> In the May 23 season finale, Jordin Sparks was declared the winner with the runner-up being Blake Lewis . <hl> Sparks has had some success as a recording artist post-Idol.

In the May 23 season finale, Jordin Sparks was declared the winner with the runner-up being <hl> Blake Lewis <hl>. Sparks has had some success as a recording artist post-Idol.

In the May 23 season finale, Jordin Sparks was declared the winner with the runner-up being <hl> Blake Lewis <hl> .


Question: On what date did American Idol air its season six finale?

Answer: May 23

<hl> In the May 23 season finale, Jordin Sparks was declared the winner with the runner-up being Blake Lewis. <hl> Sparks has had some success as a recording artist post-Idol.

In the <hl> May 23 <hl> season finale, Jordin Sparks was declared the winner with the runner-up being Blake Lewis. Sparks has had some success as a recording artist post-Idol.


Question: When was the finale aired?

Answer: May 23

<hl> In the May 23 season finale, Jordin Sparks was declared the winner with the runner-up being Blake Lewis. <hl> Sparks has had some success as a recording artist post-Idol.

In the <hl> May 23 <hl> season finale, Jordin Sparks was declared the winner with the runner-up being Blake Lewis. Sparks has had some success as a recording artist post-Idol.


Question: Which contestant won the season?

Answer: Jordin Sparks

<hl> In the May 23 season finale, Jordin Sparks was declared the winner with the runner-up being Blake Lewis. <hl> Sparks has had some success as a recording artist post-Idol.

In the May 23 season finale, <hl> Jordin Sparks <hl> was declared the winner with the runner-up being Blake Lewis. Sparks has had some success as a recording artist post-Idol.


Question: Who was the runner up?

Answer: Blake Lewis

<hl> In the May 23 season finale, Jordin Sparks was declared the winner with the runner-up being Blake Lewis . <hl> Sparks has had some success as a recording artist post-Idol.

In the May 23 season finale, Jordin Sparks was declared the winner with the runner-up being <hl> Blake Lewis <hl>. Sparks has had some success as a recording artist post-Idol.

In the May 23 season finale, Jordin Sparks was declared the winner with the runner-up being <hl> Blake Lewis <hl> .


Question: What year did season four of American Idol first air?

Season four premiered on January 18, 2005; this was the first season of the series to be aired in high definition, although the finale of season three was also aired in high definition. The number of those attending the auditions by now had increased to over 100,000 from the 10,000 of the first season. The age limit was raised to 28 in this season, and among those who benefited from this new rule were Constantine Maroulis and Bo Bice, the two rockers of the show.

Answer: 2005

<hl> Season four premiered on January 18, 2005 ; this was the first season of the series to be aired in high definition, although the finale of season three was also aired in high definition. <hl> The number of those attending the auditions by now had increased to over 100,000 from the 10,000 of the first season. The age limit was raised to 28 in this season, and among those who benefited from this new rule were Constantine Maroulis and Bo Bice, the two rockers of the show.

Season four premiered on January 18, <hl> 2005 <hl>; this was the first season of the series to be aired in high definition, although the finale of season three was also aired in high definition. The number of those attending the auditions by now had increased to over 100,000 from the 10,000 of the first season. The age limit was raised to 28 in this season, and among those who benefited from this new rule were Constantine Maroulis and Bo Bice, the two rockers of the show.

Season four premiered on January 18, <hl> 2005 <hl> ; this was the first season of the series to be aired in high definition, although the finale of season three was also aired in high definition.


Question: How many contestants auditioned for the fourth season of American Idol?

Answer: over 100,000

Season four premiered on January 18, 2005; this was the first season of the series to be aired in high definition, although the finale of season three was also aired in high definition. <hl> The number of those attending the auditions by now had increased to over 100,000 from the 10,000 of the first season. <hl> The age limit was raised to 28 in this season, and among those who benefited from this new rule were Constantine Maroulis and Bo Bice, the two rockers of the show.

Season four premiered on January 18, 2005; this was the first season of the series to be aired in high definition, although the finale of season three was also aired in high definition. The number of those attending the auditions by now had increased to <hl> over 100,000 <hl> from the 10,000 of the first season. The age limit was raised to 28 in this season, and among those who benefited from this new rule were Constantine Maroulis and Bo Bice, the two rockers of the show.


Question: What was the oldest that you could be to qualify as a contestant on the fourth season of American Idol?

Answer: 28

Season four premiered on January 18, 2005; this was the first season of the series to be aired in high definition, although the finale of season three was also aired in high definition. The number of those attending the auditions by now had increased to over 100,000 from the 10,000 of the first season. <hl> The age limit was raised to 28 in this season, and among those who benefited from this new rule were Constantine Maroulis and Bo Bice, the two rockers of the show. <hl>

Season four premiered on January 18, 2005; this was the first season of the series to be aired in high definition, although the finale of season three was also aired in high definition. The number of those attending the auditions by now had increased to over 100,000 from the 10,000 of the first season. The age limit was raised to <hl> 28 <hl> in this season, and among those who benefited from this new rule were Constantine Maroulis and Bo Bice, the two rockers of the show.


Question: What was the first full season of American Idol to air in high definition?

Answer: Season four

<hl> Season four premiered on January 18, 2005; this was the first season of the series to be aired in high definition, although the finale of season three was also aired in high definition. <hl> The number of those attending the auditions by now had increased to over 100,000 from the 10,000 of the first season. The age limit was raised to 28 in this season, and among those who benefited from this new rule were Constantine Maroulis and Bo Bice, the two rockers of the show.

<hl> Season four <hl> premiered on January 18, 2005; this was the first season of the series to be aired in high definition, although the finale of season three was also aired in high definition. The number of those attending the auditions by now had increased to over 100,000 from the 10,000 of the first season. The age limit was raised to 28 in this season, and among those who benefited from this new rule were Constantine Maroulis and Bo Bice, the two rockers of the show.


Question: In which season was Bo Bice a contestant on American Idol?

Answer: Season four

<hl> Season four premiered on January 18, 2005; this was the first season of the series to be aired in high definition, although the finale of season three was also aired in high definition. <hl> The number of those attending the auditions by now had increased to over 100,000 from the 10,000 of the first season. The age limit was raised to 28 in this season, and among those who benefited from this new rule were Constantine Maroulis and Bo Bice, the two rockers of the show.

<hl> Season four <hl> premiered on January 18, 2005; this was the first season of the series to be aired in high definition, although the finale of season three was also aired in high definition. The number of those attending the auditions by now had increased to over 100,000 from the 10,000 of the first season. The age limit was raised to 28 in this season, and among those who benefited from this new rule were Constantine Maroulis and Bo Bice, the two rockers of the show.